Vegas Weekender: Music, sports and comedy on tap for Cinco de Mayo weekend

What’s more caliente than the temperatures in Vegas? If you’re coming to town this weekend, get ready for a trip filled with headlining acts, pool party grand opening celebrations and savory, sizzling entreés and drink specials to kick off the holiday. Arriba!

Shows

Nathan Burton Comedy Magic provides an afternoon treat for all ages. See this witty comedian use funny props, audience participation and breathtaking illusions. Catch him Tuesday through Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Flamingo.

“Home Improvement” star Tim Allen takes the spotlight Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5 at the Venetian at 9 p.m.

Comedian and actress Whoopi Goldberg will have audiences laughing at the TI May 4. Show time is 9 p.m.

Dynamic duo Kevin James and Ray Romano bring the laughs to The Mirage, Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5. Show times are at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.

“Politically incorrect” comedian Bill Maher performs Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6 at the Orleans. The
show begins at 8 p.m.

Blending a smooth mix of hip-hop, funk, rock and electronic sounds, J*DaVeY performs free shows at The Cosmopolitan’s Book & Stage lounge from Thursday, May 3 through Saturday, May 5. Show times are 10 p.m. and midnight.

For those wanting to start the festivities early, T&T offers its signature Mariachi Brunch from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The feast features a high-energy Mariachi band, two-for-one house margaritas and bloody Marias, the Mexican version of a bloody Mary. The T&T signature bloody Maria contains Jose Cuervo Especial Tequila and chipotle Tabasco, topped with fresh cucumber and olive juice. The drink is topped with a green olive, Panela cheese and tomato skewer in a salted rim glass.

Cabo Wabo Cantina, located inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, celebrates Cinco de Mayo with a patio party. Partygoers can have fun in the sun drinking Waboritas, $15 pitchers and $25 buckets of Coors Light. A mariachi band kicks off the day’s festivities and DJ-spun music keeps the party going at night. The all day fiesta starts at 8 a.m.

Infusing Latin salsa, hip-hop and jazz funk, L.A. band Ozomatli (pictured right) brings its energy to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Saturday, May 5. The show starts at 9 p.m.

Santana brings his Greatest Hits Live show to House ofBlues at Mandalay Bay May 4 – 6. Show time is 7 p.m. May 4 and 6 and 9 p.m. May 5.

Mexican party hot spot Señor Frog’s opens a branch in Las Vegas on Cinco de Mayo inside the TI. Entertainment will feature contests, shot girls, conga lines and a DJ.

For more information on Cinco de Mayo parties and dining specials, visit here.

Nightlife/Pool Clubs

Get your groove on this weekend at Marquee Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan with Audrey (Friday, May 4), EDX (Saturday, May 5) and Markus Schulz and Cazzette for the pool club’s Sunday series, “Wet Wonderland” (Sunday, May 6).

Celebrate the opening of Tao Beach Saturday, May 5 with a DJ set by legendary hip-hop artist Q-Tip. Also to perform is Samantha Ronson. The party runs from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Palms Pool Saturdays presents its launch party Saturday, May 5 with a special appearance by Roger Sanchez and Zen Freeman. The event runs from noon to 6 p.m.

The party continues once the sun sets. Marquee Nightclub features sizzling music acts: Catch Cosmic Gate, EDX and Nadia Ali (Friday, May 4), Erick Morillo (Saturday, May 5) and Eric D-Lux (Monday, May 7).

Hip-hop artist Common performs at The Bank inside Bellagio Saturday, May 5.